Broadcast News Archive for
August, 2010
17/08/2010
MTF Announce New Product Launches
MTF are pleased to announce the introduction of the world's first Nikon G to Sony E mount and the Arri PL to Sony E mount lens adaptors. With the introduction of the Sony NEX stills cameras, and NEX-
MTF are pleased to announce the introduction of the world's first Nikon G to Sony E mount and the Arri PL to Sony E mount lens adaptors. With the introduction of the Sony NEX stills cameras, and NEX-
17/08/2010
Smoke Artist Boomerangs Back To Framestore
An Oscar-winning visual effects company is welcoming back Smoke artist, Matt Clarke, after a two year spell of working abroad. Clarke started his VFX career at Framestore in 2000 as a
An Oscar-winning visual effects company is welcoming back Smoke artist, Matt Clarke, after a two year spell of working abroad. Clarke started his VFX career at Framestore in 2000 as a
17/08/2010
Softel Expands Swift Range
An innovator in key TV and video technologies are expanding its Swift product range for subtitling and captioning. Softel has launched Dashboard, a solution designed to manage the configuration and
An innovator in key TV and video technologies are expanding its Swift product range for subtitling and captioning. Softel has launched Dashboard, a solution designed to manage the configuration and
17/08/2010
VRT And TVNZ Secure DRG's New Drama 'Vexed'
DRG have confirmed that leading broadcasters TVNZ in New Zealand and VRT in Belgium have both acquired DRG's new primetime drama. Vexed, produced by UK indie Greenlit Productions, premiered on BBC Tw
DRG have confirmed that leading broadcasters TVNZ in New Zealand and VRT in Belgium have both acquired DRG's new primetime drama. Vexed, produced by UK indie Greenlit Productions, premiered on BBC Tw
16/08/2010
'Laugh Out Loud' In BBC NI Comedy
Two new comedy programmes for local broadcast have just completed filming in and around Belfast. A Dublin post production company, Gorilla, has started mixing a new comedy series for BBC NI, Sketchy.
Two new comedy programmes for local broadcast have just completed filming in and around Belfast. A Dublin post production company, Gorilla, has started mixing a new comedy series for BBC NI, Sketchy.
16/08/2010
Advanced Power Components Announce OLED Keyboard
UK electronics distributor Advanced Power Components has announced that the United Keys OLED keyboard is now available through its APC Contech unit, following a UK distribution agreement with United K
UK electronics distributor Advanced Power Components has announced that the United Keys OLED keyboard is now available through its APC Contech unit, following a UK distribution agreement with United K
16/08/2010
BBC Worldwide Pay Deal 'Agreed'
Just weeks before a nationwide strike ballot over pensions, BBC Worldwide members of the broadcast union, BECTU have voted to accept a basic pay award for 2010-11 of just £400. More than 78% of membe
Just weeks before a nationwide strike ballot over pensions, BBC Worldwide members of the broadcast union, BECTU have voted to accept a basic pay award for 2010-11 of just £400. More than 78% of membe
16/08/2010
Bono's Daughter On Screen
Cameras start rolling this week on Italian director Paolo Sorrentino's first English feature, This Must Be The Place, which is shooting on location in Dublin for the next three weeks. The film star
Cameras start rolling this week on Italian director Paolo Sorrentino's first English feature, This Must Be The Place, which is shooting on location in Dublin for the next three weeks. The film star
16/08/2010
Double Negative Procures Nuke Site Licence
A developer of visual effects software, has announced that Double Negative has purchased a site licence of its compositor, Nuke. The Foundry will team with Double Negative, which has grown to 800 st
A developer of visual effects software, has announced that Double Negative has purchased a site licence of its compositor, Nuke. The Foundry will team with Double Negative, which has grown to 800 st
16/08/2010
Telestream Executes Agreement With Anystream Division
Telestream, a leading provider of digital media tools and workflow solutions, has announced the execution of a definitive agreement to acquire the business operations of the Anystream division of Grab
Telestream, a leading provider of digital media tools and workflow solutions, has announced the execution of a definitive agreement to acquire the business operations of the Anystream division of Grab
16/08/2010
TV Cameramen Elect New Leader
TV cameramen have focused on a new face with the Guild of Television Cameramen (GTC) electing a new Chairman. The respected independent, international organisation that "cares about television camera
TV cameramen have focused on a new face with the Guild of Television Cameramen (GTC) electing a new Chairman. The respected independent, international organisation that "cares about television camera
16/08/2010
WRN Broadcast Brings New Talent On Board
WRN Broadcast, the international broadcast services company, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Low as Head of Sales and Business Development. Low, who will play a key role in expanding the co
WRN Broadcast, the international broadcast services company, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Low as Head of Sales and Business Development. Low, who will play a key role in expanding the co
13/08/2010
Akamai And Brightcove Join Forces On Global Online Video Experiences
Akamai Technologies, a leading provider of cloud optimisation services, and Brightcove, a leading online video platform, has announced a wide-ranging alliance to drive quality, performance and innovat
Akamai Technologies, a leading provider of cloud optimisation services, and Brightcove, a leading online video platform, has announced a wide-ranging alliance to drive quality, performance and innovat
13/08/2010
All3 Cooks Up Optomen Deal
All3Media has now completed its takeover deal of Optomen Television, along with its US production arm and Gordon Ramsay's subsidiary One Potato Two Potato. All3's deal, for 100% of the companies, can
All3Media has now completed its takeover deal of Optomen Television, along with its US production arm and Gordon Ramsay's subsidiary One Potato Two Potato. All3's deal, for 100% of the companies, can
13/08/2010
Argosy To Showcase Winchester Electronics EL Series At IBC
A UK-based international supplier of HD broadcast cables and studio infrastructure products, will showcase the award-winning Winchester Electronics EL Series Fibre Optic Video Jacks and Fibre Patch Co
A UK-based international supplier of HD broadcast cables and studio infrastructure products, will showcase the award-winning Winchester Electronics EL Series Fibre Optic Video Jacks and Fibre Patch Co
13/08/2010
Media Symposium Keeps It Real
The Narrative Research Group based in the Media School at Bournemouth University is hosting a one day symposium examining how real people are represented in different areas of the media. The event t
The Narrative Research Group based in the Media School at Bournemouth University is hosting a one day symposium examining how real people are represented in different areas of the media. The event t
13/08/2010
Nanafang TV Equips OB Truck With Riedel
A regional Chinese broadcast station, covering an area of approximately 100 million people, has equipped its new 14 camera HD OB truck with an intercom system from Riedel Communications. NanfangTV l
A regional Chinese broadcast station, covering an area of approximately 100 million people, has equipped its new 14 camera HD OB truck with an intercom system from Riedel Communications. NanfangTV l
13/08/2010
Nevion Survey Reveals High Demand For Telco Bandwidth
A recent survey by video transport solutions provider Nevion has found that content owners, and in particular, broadcasters, are keen to use communications service providers' IP networks for video tra
A recent survey by video transport solutions provider Nevion has found that content owners, and in particular, broadcasters, are keen to use communications service providers' IP networks for video tra
13/08/2010
Strike Action On EastEnders
Staff on EastEnders have taken strike action in a dispute over travel time and expenses. The staff affected, all of whom work for Studios and Post Production Ltd, a BBC subsidiary, are contesting th
Staff on EastEnders have taken strike action in a dispute over travel time and expenses. The staff affected, all of whom work for Studios and Post Production Ltd, a BBC subsidiary, are contesting th
13/08/2010
Top Execs Leaving Five Following Takeover
Channel Five programme bosses and the channel's Chief Executive Dawn Airey, have announced plans to leave the station following Richard Desmond's takeover. Between 60 and 80 jobs will also be axed fr
Channel Five programme bosses and the channel's Chief Executive Dawn Airey, have announced plans to leave the station following Richard Desmond's takeover. Between 60 and 80 jobs will also be axed fr
12/08/2010
AKG's Smart Battery, Smart Choice
Shopping for the ideal microphone system often means comparing and contrasting many of the same features across the board - including the frequency range, channel quantity and ease of operation. But
Shopping for the ideal microphone system often means comparing and contrasting many of the same features across the board - including the frequency range, channel quantity and ease of operation. But
12/08/2010
Axon's Cortex To Monitor For Viditech
Axon's monitoring and control software Cortex has recently been purchased by a Dutch supplier of broadcast facilities. Viditech, supplying broadcast facilities since 1990, has three OB vans and suppl
Axon's monitoring and control software Cortex has recently been purchased by a Dutch supplier of broadcast facilities. Viditech, supplying broadcast facilities since 1990, has three OB vans and suppl
12/08/2010
Gekko Adds High-Brightness To IBC
A developer of lighting systems, products and accessories are adding to their family of products at this years IBC show. New to its range of LED-based video and film lighting equipment, Gekko Techno
A developer of lighting systems, products and accessories are adding to their family of products at this years IBC show. New to its range of LED-based video and film lighting equipment, Gekko Techno
12/08/2010
Italy's ARET Joins Wohler Network
Wohler Technologies and a Milan-based distributor and integrator of broadcast systems, will serve as an Italian distributor for the full line of Wohler products. During the IBC2010 show in Amsterdam
Wohler Technologies and a Milan-based distributor and integrator of broadcast systems, will serve as an Italian distributor for the full line of Wohler products. During the IBC2010 show in Amsterdam
12/08/2010
TKone Shows 'It's Experience That Counts'
A specialist film and archive restoration company has recently relocated to an ideal building in the heart of London's Covent Garden. TKone Ltd's new headquarters houses comprehensive Telecine trans
A specialist film and archive restoration company has recently relocated to an ideal building in the heart of London's Covent Garden. TKone Ltd's new headquarters houses comprehensive Telecine trans